2017 BMW M140i Performance Edition revealed

German brand adds a limited run variant to its smallest performance model.

2017 BMW M140i Performance Edition revealed

BMW has thrown some M Performance parts at its baby performance hatch.

The German car maker is offering an Australian-only M140i Performance Edition, which is limited to just 15 manual and 45 auto examples.

Priced from $71,900 plus on-road costs – which represents a price hike of $7000 over the regular model – the M140i Performance Edition arrives in the second quarter of this year.

BMW has added some exterior touches to make the limited edition standout, including grey 19-inch M Performance light alloy wheels, carbon fibre exterior mirrors, gloss black grille and black rear fins as well as a roof-mounted spoiler. An M Performance exhaust system is highlighted by chrome tailpipes.

On the inside, BMW has used Alcantara and carbon fibre extensively throughout the cabin adding an Alcantara M Performance steering wheel with a carbon fibre trim and red leather stitched central marker. It also comes with a carbon fibre central console and an Alcantara trimmed dash and the cloth sports seats with Alcantara trim.